“Fans First” Policy Takes Center Stage

The order, hailed by artists and concertgoers alike, directs Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Attorney General Pam Bondi to enforce strict IRS compliance on scalpers profiting from illegal bot purchases. “We’re ending this robbery of hardworking Americans,” Trump declared, holding up a signed copy of the order for the News cameras. “Real fans deserve fair prices—not scams.”

Kid Rock Praises Trump’s Leadership

The Grammy-nominated artist, a longtime Trump ally, applauded the president’s swift action. “These scalpers are parasites,” Kid Rock told the News, slamming bots that hijack ticket sales. “President Trump isn’t just talking—he’s delivering results for everyday people.” The rocker called for bipartisan legislation to cap ticket purchases, vowing to “keep fighting until every fan gets a fair shot.”

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Cracking Down on Corporate Abuse

The order empowers the FTC to investigate monopolistic practices in the $132.6 billion live entertainment industry, building on last year’s DOJ lawsuit against Ticketmaster. “For too long, middlemen have robbed artists and web fans,” Trump said, citing data showing the industry supports 913,000 jobs. “This ends today.”

Patriotic Partnership for the People

White House officials emphasized the order’s dual focus: protecting consumers while ensuring tax fairness. “Scalpers making millions off markup scams will finally pay their fair share,” a senior investigator told CWEB News. The policy comes as Trump rallies support from blue-collar workers and cultural icons ahead of November’s election.

As the Oval Office event concluded, Kid Rock shook the president’s hand, telling the News, “This is what leadership looks like.” With this latest victory for American consumers, Trump continues to cement his legacy as the People’s President.